Seeking 60?

In losing five consecutive games to Arizona State, Oregon's point totals have been 58, 57, 57, 51 and 55, the latter in a 60-55 loss for the Ducks in the final game played at McArthur Court, back on Jan. 1.

Since then, ASU has won only twice, over Tulsa and Washington State.

Not only will the Ducks play ASU on Thursday in Tempe, but the current Pac-10 standings would pair the two teams in the opening night of the Pac-10 tournament, on March 9 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Bob Clark is a veteran sports reporter who has covered local and national events for more than 30 years.